It's easy to forget that the $500 million business that is Monster Inc. began when a mechanical engineer (and failed country rock drummer) decided to launch a range of speaker cables. And Noel Lee, the man behind it, remains committed to delivering the best possible sound.

Snugs has taken the wraps off its new wireless earphones, with each pair custom-made to ensure the perfect in-ear fit by moulding the earpieces to match the shape of your ear canal. And now a Kickstarter funding campaign aims to turn the concept into reality.

Bose has expanded its SoundLink portable audio range with the addition of a new Bluetooth speaker and a pair of Bluetooth headphones, while also announcing the launch of new home cinema kit in the form of the CineMate 15 and Solo 15.

Whether you're off to college or university yourself, or you're buying some new gadgets for somebody who is, we've round-up a selection of the best tech products you can buy without breaking the bank (or your suitcase).

Dandycan has introduced its new headphones, which claim to offer a long-lasting durable design and high-quality sound. And to help them become a reality, a fundraising campaign has now launched on crowdfunding platform Indiegogo.